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Governor announces traffic restrictions

Nov 25, 2014 10:15 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced late Tue., Nov. 25, various traffic restrictions will go into effect Wednesday morning in anticipation of the heavy snowfall expected in the region. Beginning at 7 a.m., long, tandem vehicles will be banned from the New York State Thruway on I-90, both directions from Interchange 32 (Westmoreland/Rome) to Interchange 24 (Exit 24), as well as on I-87, both directions from Interchange 24 (Albany) to the New York City line. Also beginning at 7 a.m., Wednesday, commercial vehicles will be banned from Interstate 84, both directions, from the Pennsylvania border to the Connecticut border. Motorists planning to travel on I-84 are urged to seek alternative routes or travel early. If motorists choose to use I-84 on Wednesday, they are urged to use due caution and call 5-1-1 to check road conditions before leaving.